Mummers Show of Shows - February 23, 2008 at Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, NJ - 12/31/07 05:58 AM
For those that were not able to see the Mummers at the Philadelphia Mummers New Year's Day Parade, now you can see them live at the fabulous Philadelphia Mummers Show of Shows, presented by Trump Entertainment Resorts.  It will be held Saturday February 23, 2008 at the historic Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, NJ. See up close the prize winning performances and spectacular costumes of the String Bands from the comfort of your seat at beautiful Boardwalk Hall.There will be 2 shows at Noon and 5:00pm. Don't wait until after New Year's Day to order your tickets. Seats will be available, including limited "Golden … (1 comments)

New Year's Day: Watch The Philadelphia Mummers Parade Live Or On TV - 12/31/07 05:36 AM
If you have lived in the Philadelphia Metropolitan area (or Delaware Valley region) for any length of time, you know that every New Year's Day, the City of Philadelphia is host to the Philadelphia Mummers New Year's Day Parade, celebrating it's 102nd year.This tradition involving Mummers is unique to the area.   I know of nothing like it anywhere else.   It is considered by some to be the most authentic folk festival in the United States. Their sight and sound are distinctive.  Adults in elaborate customes march and strut through Philadelphia streets, many while playing instruments, to entertain us and welcome in the new year. If you don't know … (5 comments)

FYI: C/NET Offers Free Online Courses - 12/31/07 03:56 AM
C/Net's "Tricks & Tips" help section of it's web site offers free online introductory courses and interactive tutorials covering a wide variety of technology topics related to photography, mobile phones, automobiles, software, computer hardware, networks and more.For example, Hybrid Car Buying 101 is a group of lessons that let their experts take you "under the hood" and explain how hybrid technology works, and if your next car should be a hybrid.Visit my web site for additional services and support: LawrenceYerkes.com   and visit Besthomes-NJ.com to shop for the latest New Jersey Real Estate property listings (Residential, Commercial, Multi-Family, Farm, Land).    Copyright 2007 by Lawrence Yerkes. All Rights … (0 comments)

New Jersey's Clean Energy Program - 12/31/07 03:29 AM
Property owners, whether residential, municipal, commercial or industrial, need to keep aware of programs that are available through the state to provide incentives, including monetary, to promote energy efficiency and use of renewable resources.  It can yield direct benefits to their pocketbook. But, more importantly, it will improve the quality of life for all of us who live and work in New Jersey.  The New Jersey Clean Energy Program "promotes increased energy efficiency and the use of clean, renewable sources of energy including solar, wind, geothermal, and sustainable biomass. The results for New Jersey are a stronger economy, less pollution, lower costs, and reduced … (0 comments)

Tips For Playing With The Federal "Kiddie Tax" - 12/29/07 10:53 PM
A past month article in FSB discussed the federal limits parents can shift to a child to take advantage of the youth's lower tax rate.  The Small Business and Work Opportunity Tax Act of 2007 includes changes to the "Kiddie Tax".   For example, it states that...
You are eligible for a tax break if:* In tax year 2007, your child reports under $1,700 in passive investment income.
* In 2006 your childe was 18 or younger. In tax year 2008 the age rises to 19 years (up to 24 for full-time students).
Strategies:
* Transfer growth investments, which don't throw off much income, to a child's account* Hire your child.  … (0 comments)

Medford Lakes Virtual Library - 12/29/07 02:55 PM
For those parents or guardians that currently have or plan on having students enrolled in the Medford Lakes, NJ School District, you are invited to visit their official Medford Lakes School District web site and make sure you check out the Virtual Library (click on "School Resources", then "Virtual Library").The Virtual Library was designed as a gateway to provide reliable information resources to students while working at home.  All links to outside information were chosen using selection criteria recommended by the America Library Association.  It was the Schools District's goal to support the school's cirriculum and provid students a way to locate … (0 comments)

New Year's Resolutions You Should Make - 12/29/07 02:30 PM
REALTOR Magazine offered tips for starting the year on solid ground by being organized, following up with clients, and reaching your sales goals. I believe they applyl to any type of business. Following is the summary of those resolutions.I resolve to...Develop a business plan.Create checklists and action plans for the upcoming year.Plan out my marketing activities for the new year.Get organized. Regarding you desk, take one of three F.A.T. actions:F: File it!A: Act on it!T: Trash it!Update and revise my sphere of influence list (S.O.I.).Read articles related to my profession.Write down my goals down and look at them daily.Note: According to a … (0 comments)

Seven Tips To More Confidence - 12/29/07 02:25 PM
There are many aspects to becoming more successful. An important component is confidence. A recent Realty Times article discusses seven powerful tips to more confidence. Before you create your next marketing plan, check your confidence level.The seven confidence building tips discussed in the article are:Focus on What You Want. (Ask, "What DO I want?")Tame your Inner Gremlin. (STOP; Take a Deep Breath; Replace with A Positive Thought.)Clear your Inner Conflicts. (Overcome resistance.)Create a Successful Future Self. (Visualize.)Only engage in interactions that are win/win. (Listen to your gut/hunches.)Practice extreme self care and self maintenance. (Protect your health and well being.)Know that what … (0 comments)

New Terrorism Insurance Law Will Protect Commercial Market - 12/29/07 02:08 PM
The commercial real estate market and the health of the nation's economy as a whole will benefit from the reauthorization of the federal government's terrorism risk insurance program, which President George W. Bush signed into law on 12/26. The National Association of Realtors®(NAR) has long advocated for passage of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Revision Extension Act (TRIA) [H.R. 2761] to maintain a strong commercial market. The terrorism insurance program, initiated after the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, has helped stabilize the commercial real estate industry. The new law will extend the program for seven years, covers both foreign and domestic acts of terrorism, retains … (0 comments)

NAR Forecast: This Slowdown We Can Handle - 12/29/07 01:40 PM
The economy is slowing. In the fourth quarter, GDP growth will have shrunk for the first time since the 2001 recession. The projected decline is only 0.4 percent, but it is nonetheless a decline. No worries though. This NAR article discusses why, projecting forecasts for 2008 and discussing what the different segments of the housing industry need to keep their eyes on and actions to take.(Source: NAR)More Information . . .Visit my web site for additional services and support: LawrenceYerkes.com   and visit BestProperties-NJ.com to learn more about our commercial services and resources.     Copyright 2007 by Lawrence Yerkes. All Rights Reserved.  … (1 comments)

EEOC Allows Cuts in Over 65 Retiree Plans - 12/27/07 12:11 PM
A new ruling announced on 12/26 by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission  (EEOC) , according to a New York Times article, U.S. Ruling Backs Benefit Cut at 65 in Retiree Plans, said that employers could reduce or eliminate health benefits for retirees when they turn 65 and become eligible for Medicare.  The policy, set forth in a new regulation, allows employers to establish two classes of retirees, with more comprehensive benefits for those under 65 and more limited benefits - or none at all - for those older.
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced the publication of the final rule … (1 comments)

Wishing You A Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! - 12/25/07 12:03 AM
Hoping you and your family have a warm, wonderful, Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!The Christmas season holds special meaning unique to each one of us. Here are resources celebrating from different persepctives the meanings, traditions, literature, music, food, fun, faith and family gatherings associated with this time of the year.Christmas Celebrations, Traditions and FunChristmas History and Traditions - WorldwideChristmas - What Is The True Meaning?The Christmas Season - Origin, Traditions, MeaningKIDiddles: Christmas SongsChristmas History, Tree And The Origin of Santa ClausBoundless: The Meaning Of ChristmasOrthodox: Meaning of ChristmasChristmas Wonderland - LinksAdditional Christmas LinksChristmas (Xmas) FunChristmas History and Traditions From German-American Perspective … (1 comments)

Christmas Lights Brighten The Holiday Season - 12/22/07 09:36 AM
Christmas is a wonderful time of year to enjoy looking at Christmas lights in the evening.   In many of the neighborhoods some property owners go all out with outdoor Christmas decorations and lights.  It's amazing to see some of the creativity that goes into the decoractions.When I was young, we used to enjoy driving around the local neighborhoods, looking at the wide variety of Christmas lights.And a special treat was going to see the lights and displays at Longwood Gardens.Our Broker loves Christmas decorations. Below are a couple of shots of our office at night showing some of the Christmas lights...(My apologies for the 'rough' … (0 comments)

Help For Avoiding Foreclosure and Mortgage Fraud In New Jersey - 12/16/07 02:41 PM
Don't lose the home! If you or anyone you know are experiencing difficulties with meeting mortgage payments and are concerned about the possibility of foreclosure in New Jersey, then we have compiled important resources below to help you quickly get to the information you need to understand your options, to enable making better decisions and hopefully to avoid fraud being committed against you...Avoiding Foreclosure In New Jersey - guidance on default and foreclosure prevention in New Jersey, provided by the state of NJ and HUD.Avoiding Foreclosure - practical suggestions for helping you face problems quickly and directly so you're much more likely to avoid foreclosure.Owning And Keeping … (0 comments)

Residential Market Report: Burlington County - YTD December 2007 - 12/15/07 01:44 PM
Note: This market report is based on information from TReND for the period 1/1 through 12/15 for 2007 and 2006.  (All calculations are approximate and rounded up.)Market Report - Burlington County - Residential Home Sales Year-to-Date Residential Home Sales     Under $300's2007:  5187  83.2% of prior year           3586 (66.1% of total sold)       (718 rentals) 2006:  6236  85.2% of prior year           4228 (67.8% of total sold)       (614 rentals) 2005:  7317                                            5177 (70.8% of total sold)       (494 rentals) From the data we see that the statistics support anecdotal reports of slowing of sales compared to last year, while homes available for sale have increased in proportion to homes sold.    The percentage drop of over 16% … (0 comments)

Residential Market Report: Camden County - YTD December 2007 - 12/15/07 12:33 PM
Note: This market report is based on information from TReND for the period 1/1 through 12/15 for 2007 and 2006.  (All calculations are approximate and rounded up.)Market Report - Camden County - Residential Home Sales Year-to-Date Residential Home Sales     Under $300's2007:  5725  84.5% of prior year           4800 (83.8% of total sold)       (629 rentals) 2006:  6773  83.7% of prior year           5473 (80.8% of total sold)       (503 rentals) 2005:  8095                                           7337 (90.6% of total sold)       (452 rentals) From the data we see that the statistics support anecdotal reports of slowing of sales compared to last year, while homes available for sale have increased in proportion to homes sold.    The percentage drop of over 15% from … (0 comments)

Residential Market Report: Gloucester County - YTD December 2007 - 12/15/07 11:40 AM
Residential Market Report: Gloucester County - YTD September 2007 (edit/delete)
Note: This market report is based on information from TReND for the period 1/1 through 12/15 for 2007 and 2006.  (All calculations are approximate and rounded up.)Market Report - Gloucester County - Residential Home Sales Year-to-Date Residential Home Sales     Under $300's2007:  3148  80.7% of prior year           2445 (77.7% of total sold)        (307 rentals) 2006:  3606  92.5% of prior year           2839 (78.7% of total sold)        (253 rentals) 2005:  3900                                           3221 (82.6% of total sold)        (210 rentals) From the data we see that the statistics support anecdotal reports of continued slowing of sales compared to last year, while homes available for sale have increased in … (0 comments)

Expanded Lead Paint Legislation Heading to NJ Governor - 12/15/07 10:48 AM
If you are a property owner and landlord renting single-family and two-family residential units, you will soon be subject to inspections for lead-based paint just as three-or-more-unit dwellings are currently required once the governor signs new legislation that was recently sent his way..."The New Jersey Senate and Assembly have approved legislation that will expand the scope of lead paint inspection requirements for multiple dwelling units to also include single-family and two-family rental dwelling units. The bill now heads to the Governor's desk.Currently, state law provides that multiple dwellings are inspected at least once every five years for lead paint hazards.According to … (0 comments)

Proposed New Jersey Fire Supression Regulation May Be Costly For Owners and Tenants - 12/15/07 08:15 AM
If you are not already aware, the following update from NJAR® concerns proposed regulations changes to the  State Fire Prevention Code, which may cause you to incur significant cost (which the NJAR believes is not warranted) if you are a Goup B or R-2 property owner (e.g., highrise buildings) and even tenants of those properties."The NJAR® counsel submitted comments on behalf of the Association concerning the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs' (DCA) amendments to the State Fire Prevention Code. One of the amendments to N.J.A.C. 5:70-4.17 requires existing highrise buildings of Group B (business or office) and Group R-2 (residential) … (0 comments)

Commercial Property for Sale or Lease, Classifieds; Property Wanted, Looking for Property; Referrals - 12/15/07 07:21 AM
Hopefully, most of you are aware that we have a separate group established for you to notify the rest of the community of your Commercial Property for Sale or Lease, Classifieds, Property Wanted, Looking for Property, Referrals; etc.
This should be the place to go if you have a want or need regarding commercial property.Please take advantage of this group to market your properties, and broadcast your needs to the rest of the community.As always, we welcome your feedback and suggestions as to how we can continue to improve the benefits of this group to it's members.
Related posts:
Click Here For Commercial Properties Haves (for Sale/Lease) / Wants … (0 comments)

Commercial Real Estate Continuing Education In The Delaware Valley - 12/12/07 09:00 PM
If you are looking for good continuing education opportunities in the Delaware Valley area, then you need to place The Commercial Real Estate School of the Tri-State Realtors Commercial Alliance at the top of your list of educational resources for self-improvement and meeting your MCE requirements.The The Commercial Real Estate School of the Tri-State Realtors Commercial Alliance is a certified Real Estate School in Pennsylvania and is also approved in the State of Delaware. Courses are also approved for credit with the Pennsylvania Board of Appraisers. They are currently in the process of being approved with the New Jersey and Delaware Board of Appraisers … (0 comments)

Click Here For Commercial Properties Haves (for Sale/Lease) / Wants (Needs, Looking For, etc.) - 12/12/07 06:32 PM
Click here to access the new ActiveRain Commercial Property Haves / Wants Group!The purpose of the group is to provide a place to post listings and property market opportunities, including exclusives, as well as see the buyers' needs of other agents.  Only commercial releated items are allowed.  Feel free add YOUR COMMERCIAL HAVES/ WANTS.Add guidelines:Title should include a [very] short description of the type of property/need/want along with city and state where listing is located.Please make sure that price is included along with square footage and your contact information.Warning: Do not use ALL CAPS in the title as it gives appearance of being spam.  They will be automatically removed.Please feel … (0 comments)

Holiday Music for Your Enjoyment - 12/08/07 10:58 PM
A big part of the Christmas season is the special music we all listen and helps get us in the spirit of the holidayHere are some links of prior articles to help...Christmas Music On The Internet- links to a variety of styles and formats of continuous holiday music with good quality sound.Christmas Carols and Song - Words, chords, music, downloadable versions so you can sing along while listening to your favorite records and for sharing with family and friends.And our annual favorite: Music Christmas Card - Santa and Singing Reindeer - an animated music Christmas card that made the rounds last year, based … (0 comments)

Peace and Joy: A Christmas Celebration - Sunday, December 9th, 2007 - Medford, NJ - 12/08/07 08:36 PM
For those that looking for a great way to celebrate the holiday season, here is a rare opportunity to enjoy a great musical program with professional artists that are usually only accessible in major cities and on Broadway.This Sunday, "Peace and Joy, A Christmas Celebration" will be hosted at Saint Mary of the Lakes Church, in Medford, NJ on December 9th at 6:30 pm.   Tickets are $40 (Phone information for tickets: 609-654-6381 or available at the door while seating lasts).  FREE tickets are being offered to active members of the military as well as local fire and police organizations.The music program stars renouned Irish tenor … (0 comments)

Title Insurance Outlook Is Stable With Improvement Expected in 2009 - 12/04/07 01:24 PM
A recent Fitch Ratings report is stating that the rating outlook for the US Title Insurance industry is Stable, despite a continued lessening of revenues, and more importantly margins, caused by it's ties to mortgage and real estate markets which are projected to see continued deterioration in 2008.According to Fitch, cost cutting efforts implemented this year by the underwriters is starting to have a positive effect in dampening the lessening of margins.  It expects a moderate (3-5%) decrease in margins in 2008 with improvements beginning in 2009.   However, because of strengthened financials provided by the previous prosperous years, Fitch believes that Title Insurance companies are relatively well … (0 comments)

Industrial Property For Sale in Cinnaminson Township, NJ - 12/03/07 11:36 PM
Great opportunity to own stategically located property that offers many possibilities.   11.48 acres of property along major river and canal with cove (lagoon) and several buildings. The land offers many opportunities, including possible development as a marina (see conceptual drawing at right for "Sweetwater Marina"). Easily accessible just off of Broad Street via Canal Steet, with optional access via Randolf Avenue. (Note: A 21,000sf industrial building that is contiguous to this property is also for sale through a separate owner.)   Location Description:Located along Delaware River, with easy access to Philadelphia and South Jersey area.
For more information about this commercial property (and to locate … (0 comments)

Cost vs. Value Report 2007 - 12/03/07 10:58 PM
Most people understand that adding a new room or upgrading a kitchen or bathroom adds value to their property.  But is it always worth the expenditure, especially if there is no other overriding requirement, and how much of the cost can you expect to recoup when you decide to sell?  And this year, what impact does the change in the market have on the benefits of remodeling?Remodeling magazine's annual 2007 Cost vs. Value Report, prepared in cooperation with Realtor Magazine, compared construction costs with resale values for 29 common remodeling projects in 65 U.S. markets, to determine the return on investment.  Click here for the … (0 comments)

Realty Reality - Blog Posts - Highlights - November 2007 - 12/01/07 06:04 PM
Here are some of the Realty Reality blog articles that appeared during the month of November:  NJ Highlands Council Releases New Master Plan The New Jersey Highlands Council has released a revised regional master plan (RMP) to oversee development and preserve the natural resources of the Highlands region... New Jersey Senate Holds Eminent Domain LegislationThe New Jersey Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee held a hearing on November 29, 2007. Discussion centered on S1975 - Rice (D28) [PDF], which was held for further review after extensive testimony... Home Buyers In 2008 - What's In, What's Out Mark Nash, author of four real estate books … (0 comments)

 

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